The average train between Edinburgh and North Shields takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to North Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:00 PM which arrives into North Shields at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at North Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Edinburgh to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Edinburgh and North Shields is 151.5 km. The road distance is 210 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route.
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